The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1887-07-08
School Examinations.

The following accounts of the closing
exercises in two of our best pu bile schools
reached us too late for insertion last week:
The closing exercises of the woodward
School, Miss E. F. P erie, teacher, took place
on Wednesday, 18th ultimo. There was
large gathering of the parents Of the scholars
and friends interested in the school. The ex
ercises consisted of lesso ms in the various stu
dies, Rotations, singing, etc, and were con-
Quoted in such a mastery manner as to re-
feet great credit upon the accomplished
teacher, whose earnest labors have been
equaled only by the diligence Of her scholars
The singing was especi tally good, and we'll
merited applause followe each exercise. An
important feature was the representation Of
the Thirteen Original States At signal
fI0m the teacher tlIirte Ell scholars arose, each
holding large white shield bearing the name
of one Of the thirteen original states. The
lettering was Old English type, surrounded
by thirteen gilt stars. Headed by Miss Lille
Bircha, as '.Pennsylyania," bearing a large
American flag, the proc ession marched upon
the stage and formed in a semi circle The
leader then stepped torwa I'd and named the
signers of the Declaration of Independence
from Pennsylvania then the others, each in
order, named the sig ners from their respect
i've states. The ''Star Spangled Banner was
then SING in chorus. This was so successful,
that at the request Of 4Ir. J. p. Armstrong, il
was repeated Attention ives called to some
drawings executed by the scholars. They
Were nicely drawn, and evinced great talent
on part Of lie yCuTg aItisis Complimentary
remarks were III ade by Mr.. J. p Armstrong,
I'd an address was delivered by Rev. Mr..
kaufman, on "Character." 1t was altogetll-
er an exceptionally successful affair, and
will long be pleasantly remembered as a
p -as4nt evening by those who were present.
"ARCHITECT."
The school at North Keys, taught by Mis-,
5. NJ. Young, was closed J nne 29th, with APP
propriate exercises. The children performed
their part WELL ref ,ctin5 great credit 10 their
teacher, showing thorough raining in all
things We regret losing our good teacher,
and think l express the sentiment of every
patron, when | sa y her place cannot be filled.
1t seems TO me her forte to impar know ledge.
Where ever her new field of labor may be, we
wish her abundant success. After exercises
were over, refreshments wer: served, to which
ample justice was done. The programme
was as follows:
Hymn, by the School "CuItew must lot
ring tonight" by Minnie Wallis; The Let
ter" by Paul Morris and Ernest Garner =
The Milkmaid,' by Mamie Martin and A.
Wilkinson Lightly may the Row." Song,
by School .sThe Cousin from the City, by
j. Duvall, Eva Garner and G.. Freeland =
Mrs Caudle's Lecture - by Bessie Duvall ;
Widow Spriggin's Daughter Benule Du-
vail; "A little Girls Speech" Asgie Duvall ;
"a little Boys speech" Herbert Rawlings :;
Catalogue" by NJ. Martin, A. Duvall
Blanche FIee!and aud Hymn by School
Correspondent.
The County Commissioners.
There was special meeting of the
County Commissioners on Tuesday, with